Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Klondike Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  4. Vandalia Trail 0 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Clark Creek Trail 0.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. B&O Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  9. Vandalia Rail Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  10. Southwest Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 102 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking